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How to Use .Zip

Zip files are single files, sometimes called "archives", that contain one or more compressed files. Zip files make it easy to keep related files together and make transporting, e-mailing, uploading/downloading and storing data faster and more efficient. The Zip format is the most popular compression format used in the Windows environment.*

For Users With Windows XP (using built-in zip function)

Windows XP users enjoy the ability to create zip archives from their files using the built-in capabilities of Windows XP itself:

1. Right-click on either a single file or a folder containing multiple files and choose 'Send To…' and then choose 'Compressed (Zipped) folder'.
2. A few moments later a new zip file will appear in the same location as the original file.
3. Upload or your newly created zip file.

For Users With Mac OSX (using built-in zip function)

Mac OSX users enjoy the ability to create zip archives from their files using the built-in capabilities of Mac OSX itself:

1. Control-click on either a single file or a folder containing multiple files and choose 'Create Archive of…'.
2. A few moments later a new zip file will appear in the same location as the original file.
3. Upload or your newly created zip file.

For Users Without Built-in Zip Function

Versions of Windows earlier than XP, and Mac OSX, do not have any kind of built-in zip archiving functionality. Zip files must be created by third-party utilities such as Winzip or Stuffit. Both companies are reputable and offer trial versions of their compression software for you to "test drive." * information taken from the Winzip web site.